It was more verbose than this, but in essence I said that I specifically mean that she will have won an election, something which only half of post war prime ministers have achieved, and doing so will allow her to further temper the extreme right.

I also mentioned that I agree about the party, but the side effect of stability is one I embrace.

"The deadline to deliver a 'clean' Brexit without a lengthy transitional arrangement by 2019 far less pressing given that no general election will be due the year after." Deutsche Bank argues that MPs pushing for a hard Brexit will have their influence diluted, thanks to a larger Conservative party majority. Finally, Saravelos suggests that a fresh election strengthens "the PM's overall negotiating stance who in recent weeks has clearly fallen in line with the European negotiating approach."